08 October 2021 We are overjoyed to say that the Human Rights Council has adopted the resolution recognizing our right to a healthy environment! This recognition means more accountability from governments to ensure we live in a world with a safe and stable climate, a toxic-free environment, with clean air, access to safe water and […]
Compiled by Keith Marera- Hotsprings Environmental Champion Youths Forum Date: 07/10/2021 Preserve nature for the better future. I am writing this report to tell you about the clean-up campaign that was held at Hotsprings shopping centre. The activity was organised by Save Odzi Community Network Trust a community-based organisation in conjunction with Environmental Management Agency. […]
Harnessing the power of voices- Collective action towards accountable mineral resource governance. On the 21st of September 2021, the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association(ZELA), Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development(ZIMCODD) and the Zimbabwe Council of Churches(ZCC) brought together more than 50 participants comprising of local traditional leaders, miners, government agencies and institutions, development coordinators, faith leaders, community […]
Compiled Susan R.Muchena-Marange Development Trust 20 September 2021 Where ever you go in any community in Zimbabwe most communities where mining is taking place have their fair share of problems that are mainly affecting them day and night and one turns to wonder where the government is or the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) are to […]
Compiled by Simbisayi Nyamhandu 17 September 2021 The time 4 action two hour Summit took place on the 10th of September 2021.The event was in commemoration of the one year anniversary of the #MyPlaneMyRights campaign.The occasion gathered 130 online attendees on zoom, every session of the occasion was recorded and attracted an incredible mix of […]
17 September 2021 Compiled by Christabelle C. Mhiribidi What is my fate? My vision is blurred My judgement is clouded Am stuck in the middle of nowhere with thoughts racing on my mind What is my fate? Am being continuosly exposed to indoor and outdoor pollution The water l consume is contaminated I can’t escape […]
Manicaland Provincial Alternative Mining Indaba Declaration Harnessing the power of voices-Collective Action towards accountable mining resource governance Dated: 14 September 2021 On the 14th of September 2021,the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA), the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) and Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) together with various stakeholders comprising of Ministry of Mines […]
17 September 2021 By Joshua Y Machinga. Introduction Building on from the previous writings that detailed why safety, health and environment (SHE) is critical for the sustainable development of the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector[1], this blog details what the artisanal and small-scale miners (ASMers) have done with regards to upholding SHE. Organisations such […]
17 September 2021 Mutoko’s Karimazondo and Chingamuka villagers are living in fear after ‘some’ Chinese officials informed them that they will be relocated to pave way for mining operations. The community members made efforts to seek clarity from the investors and local authorities on the impending relocations but to no avail. The Zimbabwe Environmental Law […]
17 September 2021 Compiled by Josephine Chiname:ZELA Zimbabwe’s economy depends on natural resources. In the mining front, the artisanal and small scale mining (ASM) sector has proven to be a crucial source of livelihood for many households. It has been reported that it sustains livelihoods of at least two million people in Zimbabwe directly and […]